Dixon, driver of the #17 Invensys/Powerware PacWest Lights entry, improved
his time to a 1:16.614 on the last of 16 qualifying laps and is currently
second on the grid for the Yahoo! Sports Monterey Challenge alongside
Dorricott Racing’s Casey Mears.

The 20 year-old New Zealander is hoping he can improve one more place in
tomorrow’s final qualifying session and give himself the best possible
chance of improving on his 21-point lead in the championship.

Dixon had the job of “dialing” himself back into Indy Lights mode at
Laguna Seca today after recently completing a two-day Champ Car test at
the famous 2.238-mile permanent road course.

Tony Renna, driver of the #18 Motorola PacWest Lights machine, clocked a
time of 1:17.583 to put himself 11th on the provisional grid.

Renna, a native of Florida, battled crippling handling problems all day
and is expected to make major changes to his car overnight.

SCOTT DIXON - # 17 INVENSYS/POWERWARE PACWEST LIGHTS – 2nd

Qualifying time: 1:16.410s

“The track this afternoon seemed totally different from this morning,”
said Dixon.

“I’m dealing with a lot of understeer this session, which we must address.

“I know our times can improve, we just have to be patient and work things
out in the morning. For a Friday, I think we’re doing OK.”

TONY RENNA - # 18 MOTOROLA PACWEST LIGHTS – 11th

Qualifying Time: 1:17.583s

“I’m battling a massive understeer this afternoon,” said Renna.

“I can’t seem to carry any mid-corner speed without the car wanting to go
off course.

“We have a lot of work to do tonight so we can compete Saturday.

“I’m sure “Ziggy” (team manager Paul Harcus) will figure it out along with
my engineer, so I’m looking forward to improved times tomorrow.”